ZIP 40228 · Jefferson County

Louisville, KY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 40228, Louisville, Kentucky averages $1,465/yr.

59.4%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#291 of 466
Kentucky rank
802
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Louisville, KY sits #14,414 nationally on average premium ($1,465) versus #16,977 on nonrenewal rate (0.55%).

$1,465
Avg premium (2022)
#14,414
of 25,593 on premium
#16,977
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
44th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
48/100
40228 - Louisville, KY

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C
$1,465/yr
Avg premium, 56th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 40228's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,465 Lower than most lower than 56% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 40228. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Kentucky, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 40228; crosshairs: Kentucky averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1055.4$1508.7$1962.0$2415.3$2868.60.0%0.6%1.2%1.8%2.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 41056 · Maysville $1,138/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 41044 · Germantown $1,215/yr · 2.27%
  • ZIP 42718 · Campbellsville $1,270/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 40219 · Louisville $1,289/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 40037 · Loretto $1,313/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 41042 · Florence $1,322/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 41001 · Alexandria $1,331/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 40324 · Georgetown $1,344/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 40361 · Paris $1,353/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 42301 · Owensboro $1,365/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 40322 · Frenchburg $1,375/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 41539 · Kimper $1,384/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 40152 · Mc Daniels $1,398/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 40220 · Louisville $1,410/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 40734 · Gray $1,424/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 40214 · Louisville $1,431/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 42746 · Hardyville $1,442/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 42749 · Horse Cave $1,446/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 40312 · Clay City $1,455/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 41553 · Phelps $1,464/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 40228 · Louisville (this ZIP) $1,465/yr · 0.55%
  • ZIP 41003 · Berry $1,473/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 40444 · Lancaster $1,486/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 42716 · Buffalo $1,494/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 41095 · Warsaw $1,504/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 41075 · Fort Thomas $1,517/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 41010 · Corinth $1,528/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 42206 · Auburn $1,541/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 41129 · Catlettsburg $1,548/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 40107 · Boston $1,554/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 40142 · Guston $1,564/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 40045 · Milton $1,570/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 42167 · Tompkinsville $1,576/yr · 0.11%
  • ZIP 40057 · Pleasureville $1,587/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 40078 · Willisburg $1,596/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 42048 · Hardin $1,612/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40071 · Taylorsville $1,623/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 40299 · Louisville $1,644/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 41043 · Foster $1,673/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 42088 · Wingo $1,692/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 42021 · Arlington $1,708/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 41311 · Beattyville $1,726/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 42055 · Kuttawa $1,754/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 40203 · Louisville $1,795/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 42029 · Calvert City $1,821/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 41822 · Hindman $1,856/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 40513 · Lexington $1,896/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 40204 · Louisville $1,936/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40222 · Louisville $2,083/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 40059 · Prospect $2,786/yr · 0.64%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,465/yr
Near-median premium
-8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.30%
Avg severity: $9,362
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-27.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40228 (Louisville, KY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 40228 (Louisville, KY) runs $1,465 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 802 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 40228 in the 44th percentile, 17% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 6% below, ranking #291 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Reynolds Station (ZIP 42368) at $1,465, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 59.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 9.30% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,362. 0.55% of ZIP 40228 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 27.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 8.6% through 2022, ranging $1,465 to $1,604 with a 5-year average of $1,525, an annualized rate of -2.2% per year.

FEMA NRI places Jefferson County in the upper risk band at 98.3 (Relatively High): national 98th percentile, #1/120 inside Kentucky, and 122% above the 44.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 54.9 · Community Resilience 76.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 40228 Compares

vs National Average
$1,465 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,465 vs $1,557
6% below state avg
National Percentile
44th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40228, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,465
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40228.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,604 -
2019 $1,568 -2.2%
2020 $1,500 -4.3%
2021 $1,489 -0.7%
2022 $1,465 -1.6%

Softening premium path for ZIP 40228 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,525
Premium Range
$1,465 - $1,604
Annual Change Rate
-2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Jefferson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 40228 via FIPS 21111. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.3
Relatively High · 98th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 120 Kentucky counties · state mean 44.2
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $80,249,218

Social Vulnerability Index 54.9 · Community Resilience 76.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Kentucky NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 40228's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 40228: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Kentucky. County hazard context (Jefferson, NRI 98.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,465/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.55% here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 40228?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 40228 (Louisville, KY) averages $1,465 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 44th percentile, #291 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky. Premiums have changed -8.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Louisville, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 40228: claims frequency (9.30%), loss ratio (59.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.55%), together placing this ZIP at the 44th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40228 compared to the national average?
ZIP 40228 premiums of $1,465/yr are 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40228?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40228 is 0.55%, a drop of 27.4% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40228 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 40228 have ranged from $1,465 to $1,604, with a 5-year average of $1,525. The annualized change rate is -2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 40228 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 40228 averages $1,465/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #291 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 40228?
Jefferson County scores 98.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 98th percentile nationally and #1 of 120 Kentucky counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 40228

This ZIP's premiums run at the 44th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.